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A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, a seating area, and a large window with a view.

A lush garden with a paved pathway, various plants, and a small pool area.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of trees, and a kitchen area with modern appliances.

A modern building with a glass facade, a well-maintained garden with a large planter, and a clear night sky.

1. Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Kilimani, 2 km from National Archives

Jonathan

￥8,571

￥10,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious atrium with a central seating area, a palm tree, and directional signs for rooms and meeting rooms.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and hanging lanterns.

2. Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

Kilimani, 1.9 km from National Archives

Susan

￥22,478

￥32,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, ornate chandeliers, and a variety of baked goods displayed on tables.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple floors.

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and hanging lamps. Tables are set with orange napkins and chairs.

A room with large windows, a dining area with yellow chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

3. Nairobi Serena Hotel

Kilimani, 1.3 km from National Archives

Luke

￥23,613

￥27,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central decorative structure, and hanging plants.

A courtyard with tables arranged in a grid pattern, surrounded by balconies with plants and flowers.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables set for dining, overlooking a city skyline at dusk.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on each floor, a central courtyard, and a parking area with multiple cars.

4. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.4 km from National Archives

Erastus

￥24,229

￥31,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with fruits and flowers, and a view of surrounding buildings and trees.

A grand lobby with a piano, plush seating, and a 'CIN CIN' sign.

A hotel with multiple floors, a well-maintained garden, and a large tree in the center.

A spacious bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and a variety of glassware on display.

5. Fairmont The Norfolk

Nairobi Central, 1.3 km from National Archives

Marci

￥27,439

￥35,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

An outdoor restaurant area with a covered seating area, a pathway, and greenery.

A dining table set with a martini glass, a cocktail, salt and pepper shakers, cutlery, and a napkin.

A modern staircase with wooden railings and pendant lights.

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and a tropical garden.

6. Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central, 1.4 km from National Archives

Crystal

￥9,751

￥11,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a security checkpoint, and a well-maintained garden area.

A multi-level atrium with a central courtyard featuring a water feature, seating areas, and potted plants.

An indoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and a view of buildings through an arched doorway.

7. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.7 km from National Archives

jeremiah

￥9,221

￥10,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a white rug, and a view of the beach through the window.

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, a kettle, and a cabinet.

A wooden table with a tray holding a glass pitcher, two bottles of water, and a white cup. A telephone and remote control are also on the table.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.

8. Kije Place Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.9 km from National Archives

Rume

￥6,737

￥7,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom, a desk with a chair, and a small table with fruits.

A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling panels, multiple dining areas, and a mix of seating options including tables and booths.

A modern office space with a sofa, chairs, a small table with fruit, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

9. Hotel Mokka City

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.4 km from National Archives

Hasim

￥9,500

￥11,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A pool area with a lounge chair and a table, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A covered walkway with steps leading to a building entrance, surrounded by greenery and a decorative ceiling light.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

10. Kenya Comfort Suites

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.9 km from National Archives

Ankit

￥5,566

￥6,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a small table, a refrigerator, a stove, and a wall with a tree branch mural.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a shelf with toiletries.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a single bed, and a small dining table.

11. Affordable furnished studio apartment

Ngara, 0.9 km from National Archives

Vishnu

￥2,898

￥3,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a fan.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a mural.

A person running on a treadmill in a gym with multiple treadmills and a control panel.

12. Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 1.1 km from National Archives

David

￥11,525

￥14,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool.

Outdoor seating areas with tables and benches, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a dark headboard, and a window with curtains.

13. LONGONOT PLACE SUITES - Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central, 1.4 km from National Archives

Regina

￥10,180

￥12,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel with a large pool, a wellness center, and a balcony with glass railings.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a view of buildings in the background.

A spacious gym with wooden floors, exercise mats, and various fitness equipment.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a vanity with a sink.

14. Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

Kilimani, 1.8 km from National Archives

Jeannie

￥22,469

￥28,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by a high-rise building.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, comfortable chairs, a laptop on a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the city.

15. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.8 km from National Archives

Richard

￥7,951

￥9,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and a sign indicating the hotel is an embassy.

A building with a restaurant named "Restaurant Cafe" at the ground level.

A plate of food with beef, vegetables, and bread on a wooden table.

16. Hotel Embassy

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.8 km from National Archives

John

￥4,143

￥4,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a multi-story building in the background.

A swimming pool with a red deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building complex in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and tiled walls.

17. Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments

Nairobi Central, 1.5 km from National Archives

Aloice

￥8,124

￥9,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a rock wall, a hanging light fixture, and a large terracotta pot with a plant.

A balcony with a checkered floor, a wicker chair, and a view of the cityscape.

The Marble Arch Hotel entrance with a covered entrance, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants around the entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

18. Marble Arch Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.4 km from National Archives

ERICK

￥7,221

￥8,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A multi-level atrium with a central spiral staircase, multiple balconies, and a decorative ceiling mural.

A modern hotel building with a prominent vertical glass facade and a landscaped entrance area with a water feature.

A modern living room with a TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a coffee table with a vase, a sofa, and a chair.

A modern interior with a green sofa, wooden tables, and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling with linear lighting.

19. Iconic Plaza Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 1 km from National Archives

Fanta

￥14,532

￥17,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with views of greenery, and hanging macramé decorations.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a mix of wicker and white chairs.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling and a large sign indicating the pub and restaurant are open.

A bar area with wicker chairs, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

20. Maanzoni 680 hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.6 km from National Archives

￥11,171

￥12,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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Compare popular hotels close to National Archives

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill	9.2 Wonderful 323 reviews	View
Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG	10.0 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Nairobi Serena Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 344 reviews	View
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi	9.0 Wonderful 842 reviews	View
Fairmont The Norfolk	9.2 Wonderful 228 reviews	View

Top National Archives Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

10/10 Excellent

"The Hyatt is modern and clean with detailed security. It is well located across from a shopping mall."

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"Went above all expectations. So kind and thoughtful, they even sent a room service cake for our honeymoon! Excellent service all around and would recommend it 100%"

Nairobi Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and courteous staff"

Villa Rosa Kempinski

10/10 Excellent

"The Kempinski was fantastic! The service from the staff was wonderful. The room was updated and had lots of space. The breakfast buffet was 10000/10. The gym had everything you need, and I got the best massage ever at the spa. I definitely recommend staying at the Kempinski when in Nairobi!"

The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

10/10 Excellent

"All was good at the Heron Hotel."

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Best amenities of any hotel in the area. Highly recommend. Wonderful"

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

10/10 Excellent

"What I didn't like was, you have to pay for breakfast."

Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My kids are still raving about the breakfast buffet! The food is excellent and the service is wonderful. Very kind and helpful staff. Our room was large for our family of 4 and the property and pool area area really beautuiful. The location is super convenient to the Giraffe centre and the Sheldrick rescue sanctuary. Highly recommend this hotel!"

Iconic Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good food and managed well"

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City Market

8.0/10 (144 reviews)

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City Square

8.2/10 (10 reviews)

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City Hall

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

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Tom Mboya Statue

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Times Tower

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

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Teleposta Towers

6.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Archives?

National Archives is located in an area of Nairobi known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 384 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near National Archives?

Adjacent to National Archives, Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices within a short distance include Nairobi Serena Hotel and Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel.

How many hotels are there near National Archives?

Expedia has 384 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Archives.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Archives, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near National Archives.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Archives?

For more details about updating your stay near National Archives or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near National Archives?

You'll want to browse the collections at Nairobi National Museum, African Heritage House, and Nairobi Gallery. You can wander around Uhuru Park, Karura Forest, or Arboretum if you want a dose of fresh air. Nairobi Railway Museum, Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, and The GoDown Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for National Archives hotels

1. Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

2. Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

3. Nairobi Serena Hotel

4. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

5. Fairmont The Norfolk

6. Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

7. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

8. Kije Place Hotel

9. Hotel Mokka City

10. Kenya Comfort Suites

11. Affordable furnished studio apartment

12. Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

13. LONGONOT PLACE SUITES - Nairobi, City Centre CBD

14. Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

15. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

16. Hotel Embassy

17. Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments

18. Marble Arch Hotel

19. Iconic Plaza Hotel

20. Maanzoni 680 hotel

Compare popular hotels close to National Archives

Top National Archives Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Villa Rosa Kempinski

The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

Iconic Plaza Hotel

Other attractions near National Archives

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

City Market

Maasai Market

City Square

City Hall

Tom Mboya Statue

Times Tower

Teleposta Towers

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